When it comes to diagnostic imaging, children's needs differ from adults. They need extra safeguards and care. Together, our doctors, nurses, and technologists complete about 125,000 imaging exams on children each year. Our team has the experience and training to keep your child safe while providing accurate medical images. Our goal is to exceed the expectations of families and referring physicians with our imaging and punctual interpretation.

We support the Image Gently Alliance for Radiation Safety in Pediatric Imaging, dedicated to raising awareness of lower radiation doses in the imaging of children. Children's Hospital also supports and practices the radiation safety principle of ALARA, an acronym for "as low as reasonably achievable."

Video: Preparing for a Sedated MRI

PAWS (Patient Awake While Scanned) MRI Program

The Patient Awake While Scanned (PAWS) MRI Program empowers children to complete MRI scans without anesthesia. The program gives children clear expectations of what’s going to happen. We show them pictures of the scanner, let them listen to MRI sounds and try on movie goggles and headphones.

Children's Hospital Receives ACR Accreditation

The American College of Radiology (ACR) is an organization that set standards of health care imaging excellence. Certification from the ACR is the gold standard for any imaging department. Children's Hospital is certified in every available area of CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, and Ultrasound.